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Aerial image of hospital facility in Escondido.

July 2, 2026 | Kim Coutts

Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health Form Joint Powers Authority

Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health have formed a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to stabilize and enhance patient care in North San Diego County.

Wide view of a hospital nursing station in between two corridors. People are shown in motion in each corridor and a person is bent over a row of computers in the glass-walled nursing station.

June 25, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

Study: Leveraging AI to Enhance How Physicians Approach Sepsis Care

Researchers find by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), physicians can reduce the time and resources needed to develop accurate and efficient assessments for sepsis care.

Exterior of East Campus Medical Center.

June 8, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

UC San Diego Health Receives National Awards for Sustainability

UC San Diego Health recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability, representing commitment to supporting healthier patients, staff and communities.

Osorio in surgical scrubs and mask, standing with arms crossed in surgical suite.

April 27, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde

UC San Diego Health Performs First West Coast AI Robotic Spine Surgery

First West Coast AI-driven robotic spine surgery performed at UC San Diego Health, improving precision and recovery for patients.

East Campus Medical Center leaders in front of hospital signage.

April 2, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

Transforming High-Quality Care at East Campus Medical Center

The newest hospital at UC San Diego Health is delivering world-class care through a unique service model led by physicians, nurses and staff.

Dr. Emily “Mimi” Lukacz in white coat leading on counter in hospital hallway.

March 26, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

Emily Lukacz, MD, Named President of American Urogynecologic Society

As a board-certified urogynecologist, Lukacz specializes in diagnosing, treating and studying female pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and prolapse.

Concept illustration of a liver inside the human body.

February 24, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde

New Blood Test Score Detects Hidden Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

New blood test score helps detect hidden alcohol-related liver disease early, offering a simple cost-effective tool to guide timely care.

Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman with patient-actor simulating an ultrasound.

February 17, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

UC San Diego Health Joins National Research for Maternal-Fetal Care

Region’s only academic medical center is now part of the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Care Network, expanding clinical trial access for patients in Southern California.

Multiple DNA strands, concept image from Pixabay free use.

January 8, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde

Personalizing Cancer Treatments Significantly Improve Outcome Success

First global trial shows tumor DNA-guided cancer therapy is safe and effective, improving outcomes through personalized drug combinations in oncology care.

Maternity care team group photo outside with Gyamfi-Bannerman front and center

December 9, 2025 | Jeanna Vazquez

UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care

For the fourth year in a row, UC San Diego Health is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.